ALEXANDRA BILLIRIS
Radford,VA
Summary
Dedicated Speech-Language Pathology graduate student passionate about supporting children with language and developmental disorders. Committed to providing evidence-based, family centered care though collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams. Seeking a supportive clinical fellowship to further enhance skills in the evaluation and treatment of expressive, receptive, and social communication disorders in a pediatric outpatient setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Extern
Carilion Clinic Outpatient- Institute of Neurology
Roanoke, VA
08.2025 - Current
- Performed comprehensive evaluations, established goals, provided individualized treatment, and counseling for adults diagnosed with cognitive linguistic deficits, expressive and/or receptive language disorders, motor speech disorders, and dysphagia.
- Administration and interpretation of standardized assessments, including the Western Aphasia Battery-Revised (WAB-R), Cognitive Linguistic Quick Test (CLQT), Behavioral Assessment of the Dysexecutive System (BADS), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination (ACE), and Mississippi Aphasia Screening Test (MAST)..
- Documented care plans, daily SOAP notes, and discharge summaries with precision.
- Utilized Epic software to complete patient records efficiently.
- Worked collaboratively with members of interdisciplinary team to promote and support positive and professional patient care, referring patients to other providers when necessary.
Graduate Student Clinician
Radford University Speech- Language- Hearing Clinic
Radford, VA
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Delivered diagnostic, treatment, and counseling services for children with Down syndrome and speech sound disorders.
- Administration and interpretation of standardized assessments including: Western Aphasia Battery-Revised (WAB-R), Ross Information Processing Assessment-2 (RIPA-2), Rosetti Infant-Toddler Language Scale, Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation-3 (GFTA-3).
- Administered pure-tone audiometry screenings to assess hearing capabilities.
- Provided group therapy sessions for children aged 2 to 5 to promote language development and social communication among peers.
- Conducted diagnostic evaluations and treatment plans for adults with aphasia and cognitive communication impairments.
- Prepared comprehensive documentation including care plans, SOAP notes, and intervention summaries.
- Utilized electronic medical records in ClinicNote for efficient patient management.
- Developed tailored therapy strategies to meet individual patient needs for optimal outcomes.
Assessment Assistant
Angel Kids Pediatrics
Jacksonville, FL
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Facilitated accurate patient records by assisting in completion of intake forms and medical histories.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and assessment equipment.
- Scored psychological evaluations, including Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-2 and Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-V.
- Analyzed assessment data to prepare summary reports, identifying trends for review.
Research Assistant
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data through surveys, experiments, and fieldwork.
- Organized research materials, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of documentation.
- Conducted literature reviews and synthesized relevant findings to support project initiatives.
- Collaborated with senior researchers and faculty to assist in project development and execution.
Education
M.S. - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Radford University
Radford, Va05.2026
B.S. - Child Psychology
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL05.2023
Skills
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Effective time management
- Organization skills
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
- Cognitive assessment interpretation
- Cognitive rehabilitation
- Behavior management
- Child development
- Oral communication
- Communication strategies
- Language evaluation
Professional Affiliations Development Certifications
- CPR and AED Certified, American Heart Association, 12/01/24
- MBSImp student course, Northern Speech Services, 04/01/25
- RU Waldron College Interdisciplinary Symposium, Radford University, 11/01/24, 02/01/25
- National Student Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, RU Chapter, 08/01/24
Timeline
Graduate Student Extern
Carilion Clinic Outpatient- Institute of Neurology
08.2025 - Current
Graduate Student Clinician
Radford University Speech- Language- Hearing Clinic
08.2024 - 07.2025
Assessment Assistant
Angel Kids Pediatrics
08.2021 - 05.2023
Research Assistant
University of North Florida
08.2021 - 08.2022
M.S. - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Radford University
B.S. - Child Psychology
University of North Florida